Question

matching match each item with the correct statement below

1. belief that if u.s. business leaders supported latin american development, everyone would benefit a. sphere of influence
2. ensured that cuba would remain tied to the united states b. roosevelt corollary
3. the united states would intervene in latin american affairs when necessary c. pan - americanism
4. controlled mosquito populations to minimize disease during construction of the panama canal d. anglo - saxonism
5. area where a foreign nation controlled economic development e. william crawford gorgas
6. established a civil government for puerto rico f. yellow journalism
7. the united states had a duty to shape \less civilized\ parts of the world g. platt amendment
8. idea that the united states and latin america should work together h. foraker act
9. local rulers had to accept advice from an imperial power i. protectorate
10. sensational reporting in which writers often exaggerated or even invented stories j. dollar diplomacy

multiple choice indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. in 1852 president millard fillmore sent a naval expedition to japan to

a. convince japan to become an american protectorate.
b. force japan to trade with the united states.
c. bring western civilization to japan.
d. conquer the islands around japan.

1. in the 1880s, economic and military competition from other nations and a growing feeling of cultural superiority convinced many americans that

a. european - style imperialism violated american principles.
b. the united states should be more isolated.
c. european influence in the americas should be reduced.
d. the united states should be a world power.

Explanation:

Matching Section:

1.

The belief that U.S. business leaders supporting Latin American development benefits all is related to dollar diplomacy (J), as dollar diplomacy involved using economic influence for mutual (perceived) benefit.

The Platt Amendment (G) ensured Cuba's ties to the U.S., including restrictions on Cuba's independence.

The Roosevelt Corollary (B) stated the U.S. would intervene in Latin American affairs when needed.

Answer:

1. J. dollar diplomacy

2.